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#645 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 19% in state

Orange High School

High School · Orange City · Pepper Pike, OH

An Orange City high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

32000 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation37.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$27,400
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Orange High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 67% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Orange High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average538/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pepper Pike), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,895

Median home value

$210,600

Median rent

$1,132/mo

College educated

51.2%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
37.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fuchs Mizrachi SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–122.3 mi370Compare →
Beachwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–123.0 mi586Compare →
Luther E Ball (chjcf)Enrollment path unverified5.36–123.0 mi107Compare →
Yeshiva High School of ClevelandPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–123.0 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Orange City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$27,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orange High School is listed in Orange City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orange High School

Orange High School is a public high school in Pepper Pike, OH, part of Orange City, serving approximately 587 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orange High School

What grades does Orange High School serve?

Orange High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Orange High School?

Orange High School has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orange High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orange High School rank in OH?

Orange High School ranks #645 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Orange High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orange High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Orange High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Orange High School a charter school?

No, Orange High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Orange High School a Title I school?

No, Orange High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange High School?

13.6% of students at Orange High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
587
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 44124)
40,046
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
42.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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